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Join hosts OCFA Fire Captain/Investigator Scott Kuhlman and Sophia Champieux as they take you behind the scenes of Orange County’s most compelling fire investigations. From arson to accidental blazes, twice a month we’ll explore a new case that uncovers the science, intuition, and human stories behind the flames. Through interviews with experts, fire investigators, law enforcement, and forensic specialists, Hot Pursuit offers an insider’s look at how these mysterious and often chilling fires are solved. Discover the untold stories that rise from the ashes, one fire at a time.
Executive Producer: Kevin Hansen
Hosts: Sophia Champieux & Scott Kuhlman
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This afternoon, firefighters arrived at a fire at a three-story home on Tall Oak in @City_of_Irvine in just five minutes. Firefighters quickly stopped the fire that was spreading through the walls, confining it to the wall spaces and preventing it from spreading further.
No injuries were reported. Thank you to our partners @IrvinePolice
for their assistance.
@OCFirefighters
🧊 Stay cool: Limit time outdoors during the hottest part of the day.
💧 Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and sugary drinks, which can contribute to dehydration.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Orange County from 10 a.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Thursday.
🧢 Dress for the heat: Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
❤️ Check on others: Keep an eye on older adults, young children and anyone without air conditioning.
🚗 Never leave children or pets in the car.
When every second counts, our Air Operations crews answer the call.
Whether it’s battling wildfires, rescuing hikers from cliffs, conducting swift water rescues, supporting nighttime operations, or deploying drone technology, these missions demand precision, teamwork, and >>>
constant readiness.
This is just a glimpse of what your OCFA Air Operations team does every day to protect Orange County.
This evening, your OCFA firefighters responded to a commercial fire in the 23000 block of Alcalde in Laguna Hills. Crews found heavy smoke and fire in one unit, threatening adjacent units. The fire was knocked down in 45 minutes. One firefighter suffered a minor injury.
Drowning can happen in seconds. Sending a text, going inside for a snack, or becoming distracted by a conversation can take your attention away.
Designate a Water Watcher whose only responsibility is actively supervising the water with zero distractions. 📵
A fire at a storage facility on Beach Blvd. in @CityofStanton was reported at 6:50 p.m. Firefighters arrived in five minutes and knocked down the fire in 19 minutes, protecting countless storage units and the belongings inside them.
Thank you to @AnaheimFire.
@OCFirefighters
OCFA Copter 2 and Copter 4, assisted by @CAL_FIRE fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, supported firefighters on the ground as they stopped the fire’s spread — preventing injuries and protecting homes.
Firefighters held the fire to just seven acres.
If you were in the area, you witnessed the coordinated ground and air response that quickly stopped the fire.
Fire has been declared under control. Aerial view from OCFA FIREHAWK earlier in the fire shows where firefighters stopped the fire before it reached the homes.
Firefighters on the ground and in the air have made significant progress. The fire is currently at five acres, and firefighters have prevented its spread toward homes.
Approximately three acres. Air and ground resources are enroute and onscene. Please continue to avoid the area so incoming resources may respond quickly and safely.
Firefighters are on scene of a vegetation fire in the area of Narrow Canyon Road and Acaster Way in Ladera Ranch that was reported at 4:45 p.m.
Please avoid the area to allow us to work safely.
Thank you to our community for your support while firefighters worked, and thank you to our partners at @OCSDSouthPatrol for helping keep residents safe, controlling traffic, and providing access for emergency crews.
@OCFirefighters @CALFIRERRU
Last night, firefighters in Santa Ana were able to save an apartment complex from going up in flames.
When crews arrived, two cypress trees burning directly next to the building were completely engulfed in flames and just seconds away from extending into the apartment complex. >
Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire, stopping it before it could spread to the building and protecting the homes of those inside.
Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire, stopping it before it could spread to the building and protecting the homes of those inside.
This afternoon, firefighters quickly contained a brush fire to just 1.31 acres in unincorporated Ladera Ranch.
When Engine 56 arrived, crews found the fire burning on a hillside behind multiple homes. Firefighters immediately deployed hose lines and used hand tools to cut >>>
line around the fire, quickly containing it and preventing it from threatening nearby homes.
One thing that stood out on this incident was the excellent defensible space around the homes. The call came in at 3:16 PM. The cause is under investigation.
At approximately midnight last night, OCFA firefighters responded to a garage fire in Buena Park. All occupants evacuated safely with no injuries.
Firefighters quickly attacked the fire, preventing it from spreading into the home.
The cause is under investigation.
Happy 4th of July and the 250th Anniversary of the United States Independence! The "250 Years" was spelled using various objects and tools around a fire station.
We wish everyone an enjoyable and safe day. For a list of public firework displays visit https://ocfa.org/fourthofjuly/.🧨
Leave the fireworks to the professionals! Every year thousands of burns and injuries are caused by fireworks. 🧨
OCFA encourages residents to have a safe, enjoyable holiday by visiting a city-sponsored show.
🇺🇸 As Orange County prepares to celebrate Independence Day, yesterday we joined our partners from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the UCI Burn Center for our annual Fourth of July Safety Press Conference.
Together, we shared important reminders to help keep our >>>
community safe this holiday weekend:
🎆 Leave fireworks to the professionals and attend a city-sponsored fireworks show.
🔥 Illegal fireworks can cause devastating fires, serious injuries, and place lives at risk.
🚒 Stay aware of your surroundings and celebrate responsibly.
As we get into the summer months, we anticipate many families gathering at pools and beaches. 🌊
However, drownings can happen even at a busy pool with adults present. Always designate a Water Watcher to actively supervise the water with zero distractions.
🇺🇸 Enjoy the view. Not the rescue.
This Fourth of July, make smart choices. Stay behind barriers, respect restricted areas, and leave fireworks to the professionals. Illegal fireworks can cause devastating fires and life-changing injuries in seconds. 🎆🔥
The Orange County Fire Authority is seeking its next Fire Chief. Qualified candidates are invited to learn more about this leadership opportunity and submit an application by July 17.
Visit https://www.joinocfa.org/fire-chief-recruitment for further information. #JoinOCFA
🇺🇸 Match Day! ⚽️
OCFA is cheering on Team USA today.
Bring the heat. Leave it all on the pitch.
Let’s go, USA! 🇺🇸
Congratulations to the 25 graduates of OCFA Academy 63, who officially graduated on June 17! 🎉
Welcome to the OCFA family. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish and wish them a safe, rewarding, and fulfilling career.
🎆 This 4th of July, let the experts handle the fireworks and attend a city-sponsored fireworks show.
Illegal fireworks can spark devastating fires in seconds, putting lives, homes, and firefighters at risk.
Celebrate responsibly. Leave the fireworks to the professionals.
Last week, OCFA hosted 11 arson detection K9 teams from across the United States at our headquarters in Irvine for their annual recertification, coordinated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Using their incredible sense of smell, these highly trained canines help arson investigators locate traces of ignitable liquids. When a K9 identifies the scent, it alerts its handler by sitting.
We are proud to host these dedicated K9 teams and support the training that plays an important role in fire investigations.
Firefighters arrived just six minutes after a 911 call reporting a residential garage fire on Camino Santo Domingo in @CityOfSJC at 11:22 p.m. Thursday.
Although the fire had already extended from the garage into the home, firefighters knocked it down in just 16 minutes, preventing further spread.
Residents and their dogs safely escaped, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Thank you to @OCSDSanJuanCap for the assistance.
@OCFirefighters
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Firefighter Kirk Tobiassen on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on June 24, 2022. Kirk and his family are forever in our hearts.
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Captain Thor Swanson on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on June 24, 2006. Thor and his family are forever in our hearts.
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